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what are the tests for encephalitis?

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Encephalitis tests: The tests for encephalitis vary depending upon the suspected etiology. The diagnosis may be made based upon history, physical examination, blood tests that can include testing for specific antibodies or polymerase chain reaction, evaluation of cerebral spinal fluid, and possibly neuroimaging with MRI of  brain and electroencephalogram.

Question 2

is encephalitis curable?

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Possibly: Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain usually due to infection. Curing encephalitis depends on the cause and how severe it is. People frequently recover from viral encephalitis but if the infection is severe it can leave permanent brain damage. See this web page for a list of some causes and treatments of encephalitis: http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0002388/.

Question 3

is encephalitis contagious?

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Depends: Infectious encephalitis caused by borelia, viruses (yellow fever, hemorrhagic fever viruses), rickettsiae are contagious, but often require the presence of a vector, usually a mosquito or a tick that will transfer the pathogen from the infected person to the healthy one.

Question 4

what is japanese encephalitis?

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Mosquito-borne virus: Japanese encephalitis (inflammation in the brain) is caused by a virus transmitted by a mosquito bite, common in parts of asia, especially where rice fields are located. A vaccine is available in the U.S., for people who plan to visit high-risk areas in asia.

Question 5

what causes spongioform encephalitis?

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Prions: Spongiform encephalitis is the name for creutzfeldt–jakob disease, and mad cow disease.  These are caused by misfolded proteins, prions,  that act as infectious agents.

Question 6

is rhomben encephalitis fatal in adults?

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Could be.: All encephalitis are serious. This is an encephalitis attacking  the posterior and low areas of the neuronal axis below the brain(hindbrain).
Rhombencephalo[from rhombus + encephalon]:is the part of the brain that develops from the posterior portion of the embryonic neural tube and comprises the cerebellum, pons, and the medulla oblongata.Compare mesencephalon, prosencephalon.

Question 7

is encephalitis a complication of lupus?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: Lupus can affect almost any organ system in severe cases. This would be a medical emergency that would require hospitalization with a team approach of experienced physicians including a rheumatologist, neurologist and infectious disease specialist.

Question 8

symptoms a 2 month old has of encephalitis?

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Neonate encephalitis: Neonatal encephalitis is often characterized by symptoms of central nervous system dysfunction. An infant with neonatal encephalopathy may exhibit abnormal level of consciousness, seizures, tone and reflex abnormalities, apnea, and feeding difficulties. This is often caused by herpes simplex virus.

Question 9

what is encephalitis? has anyone died of it?

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Brain infection: Encephalitis is an infection of brain substance.  While it is usually associated with viral infections it can be caused by bacteria and fungi.  Encephalitis can be mild or severe.  Death can occur from encephalitis for example herpes virus, eastern equine and many others.

Question 10

what insect may carry and transmit encephalitis?

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Mosquitoes, ticks: Insects such as mosquitoes and ticks can transmit viruses that cause encephalitis. A vaccine against japanese encephalitis (transmitted by mosquitoes) is available in the U.S. For travelers to high-risk countries. A tbe (tick-borne encephalitis) vaccine is available in canada and some european countries, but not yet in the U.S..

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